Military Strength:
Cambodia vs
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan (ranked #70 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Cambodia (#72) on the ATLAS Index. Cambodia fields 124,300 active troops — 3.4:1 Turkmenistan's 36,500, backed by 67,000 paramilitary. Cambodia's $0.7B defense budget is 6.2:1 that of Turkmenistan ($0.1B).
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Turkmenistan leads on 3 of 6 pillars
Cambodia
Turkmenistan
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Key figures
| Cambodia | Turkmenistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $695M | $112M | 🇰🇭 6.2× |
| – share of GDP | 1.5% | 2.9% | 🇹🇲 1.9× |
| Active personnel | 124,300 | 36,500 | 🇰🇭 3.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 54 | 🇹🇲 |
| Warships | 17 | 34 | 🇹🇲 2.0× |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 559 | 654 | 🇹🇲 1.2× |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 67,000 | 5,000 | 🇰🇭 13× |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 24 | 95 | 🇹🇲 4.0× |
| – helicopters | 20 | 26 | 🇹🇲 1.3× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | 15.0% | 🇹🇲 |
| Budget per capita | $39 | $25 | 🇰🇭 1.5× |
| Population | 17.8M | 7.6M | 🇰🇭 2.3× |
| GDP | $51B | $50B | 🇰🇭 ≈ |
| GDP per capita | $2,872 | $6,540 | 🇹🇲 2.3× |
| Land area | 176,515 km² | 469,930 km² | 🇹🇲 2.7× |
| Coastline | 443 km | 0 km | 🇰🇭 |
Backbone systems most numerous in service
🇰🇭 CambodiaT-54 / T-55 / TM-800 ×400
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Cambodia or Turkmenistan?
Cambodia has approximately 124,300 active military personnel compared to Turkmenistan's 36,500, giving Cambodia a 3.4:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Cambodia or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan operates 54 combat aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Cambodia or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has a larger navy with 34 warships compared to Cambodia's 17.
Which country spends more on defense, Cambodia or Turkmenistan?
Cambodia has a larger defense budget at $695 million (6.2:1 more) compared to Turkmenistan's $112 million annually.
Do Cambodia and Turkmenistan have nuclear weapons?
Neither Cambodia nor Turkmenistan currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Cambodia and Turkmenistan compare?
Turkmenistan operates 654 main battle tanks compared to Cambodia's 559. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.